Woven Bamboo Craft

Lombok is a part of a group islands situated in the maritime region of West Nusa Tenggara ( NTB ) which is very rich in distinctive and unique art and culture. Besides known by the various ceremonies customary distinctive, beautiful natural attractions, and Thousand Island Mosque, Lombok also known as the huge potential in the craft industry. One type of the craft products typical of Lombok Island are already known by the lovers of arts and crafts products are woven crafts made from various types of raw materials , one of which is the use of bamboo.

Loyok village is a village located in Sikur sub-district, about 14 km from the center city of Selong and can be reached by using public transportation. Loyok village is famous as a producer of woven bamboo crafts in Lombok Island, Most of Loyok villagers work as a bamboo craftsman, and of their skilled hands produced various kinds of bamboo products such as bags, wall hangings, coasters, plates, ashtrays, ornaments lights and so forth. It can be used for everyday purposes, bamboo products from Loyok village can also be used as souvenirs.

Because it has artistic value and uniqueness are high, woven bamboo craft Loyok village managed to penetrate the export market. With a touch of color additives is generally similar to the natural color of the raw material components, the webbing increasingly look beautiful and unique. Not surprisingly, when the lovers of art and craft items are always hunting for a distinctive woven handicrafts Lombok, NTB , both in various exhibition of handicrafts and come directly to the industrial centers of woven crafts.

How to get there

If you would like to visit this village, you can use public transportation, the village is located about 14 km from the city Selong.